Description
These homemade Japanese gyoza are crispy on the bottom and juicy inside, filled with a savory mix of ground pork, cabbage, garlic, and ginger. Pan-fried and steamed to perfection, they make a tasty appetizer or a main dish. Serve with a tangy dipping sauce for a classic Japanese experience!
Ingredients
For the Gyoza Filling:
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1/2 pound (225g) ground pork
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1 cup finely chopped napa cabbage
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2 green onions, finely sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp ground black pepper
To Assemble:
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25-30 round gyoza wrappers
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Small bowl of water (for sealing edges)
To Cook:
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1/3 cup water
Dipping Sauce:
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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Optional: a few drops of chili oil or pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
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Make the Filling:
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped cabbage, green onions, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. -
Assemble the Gyoza:
Place a wrapper in your hand and add about 1 tsp of filling in the center. Dip your finger in water and run it around the edge of the wrapper. Fold in half and pleat the edge to seal tightly. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers. -
Cook the Gyoza:
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Place gyoza flat-side down in a single layer. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. -
Steam the Gyoza:
Add 1/3 cup water to the pan and cover with a lid. Let the gyoza steam for 4–5 minutes or until the water has evaporated and the filling is cooked through. -
Serve:
Remove from pan and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
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You can swap ground pork for chicken or a plant-based alternative.
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Freeze uncooked gyoza in a single layer, then store in a bag for future meals.
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To cook from frozen, follow the same method but steam a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 gyoza
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg